Solar impulse II (HB-SIB) concept image (GFDL/SolarImpulse)
A solar powered plane designed to fly round-the-clock without traditional fuels has completed its 26-hour flight after flying continuously through the night. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘flight’
Solar powered plane completes 26-hour flight successfully
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Google to buy ITA software
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Google Flight
Google has bought the Massachusetts-based ITA software firm for $700m (£460m) to make it convenient for users to search for specific flight information on its highly-dominant search engine. Google might have described its intention as “pro-competitive” and “pro-consumer”, but it has expectantly shook up online booking agencies. (more…)
Airport Lounges (Clubs)
Monday, June 7th, 2010
Lufthansa Airport Lounge at Frankfurt Airport (CC/Don Serapio)
Delays in flights, security checks, and arriving too early for check-in are all part and parcel of airline travel. Despite travelers understanding the existence of such and many more unwanted factors in airline travel, it is no wonder they play chaos in executives’ professional lives. (more…)